Chapter 219: Big Shots Face Off, Governor-General Arrives

Originally, Xiao Yuande, as a prince, disdained to involve himself in such a trifling matter. After all, it was a minor dispute that his son could easily handle.

But when he learned that Ling Hongwen had taken action, he had no choice but to step forward. Otherwise, it would look as though he were showing weakness.

Xiao Yuande had not expected Ling Hongwen to speak so shamelessly and acknowledge Yun Man as his foster daughter on the spot. The Yun Family was about to retreat; he had to reveal himself.

“Witness what? Yun Man is not with the Yun Family. She is my foster daughter, and I refuse.”

Ling Hongwen didn’t expect Xiao Yuande to play dumb, so he laid it out clearly.

“That’s right. Yun Man is also my disciple, and as her master, I refuse.”

Qin Xiao also issued a blunt rejection. So what if he was a prince? A refusal was a refusal.

“That is not how this works. Even if Yun Man refuses to acknowledge the Yun Family, she still bleeds Yun Family blood. It is not a tie she can simply sever with a word. Furthermore, becoming my son’s Heir Consort does not disgrace her status in the slightest. Why must the two of you oppose this?”

Xiao Yuande naturally knew they would not agree, but what did it matter? Yun Man would always carry Yun Family blood. Did their mere words of refusal mean anything?

“Reporting to Your Highness, our Yun Family is eager to forge this marital alliance. It is just that Man’er is young and ignorant, and she has been led astray by outsiders. I beg Your Highness to rescue Man’er! My Yun Family will be eternally grateful, and we will definitely marry her into the royal estate.”

Yun Xinghai had not expected this change. He quickly went up to Xiao Yuande and spoke.

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